Hi,
I currently own a condo unit in NYC and am looking to rent it out in a few months (transition it to an investment property). Do you recommend using a real estate agent to help find renters?
Without a real estat...
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In any large metro area, there are usually thousands of realtors. Each one attempts to distinguish themselves by making claims such as:
“We are the best.”
“I’ve been in business for X years.”
“I sold xxx homes in...
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I'm applying for a second mortgage with my wife as a primary residence with a direct lender. I remember on our first mortgage (using a broker), our credit score report was given back showing the same credit score mode...
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Hey BP community, I'm a newly licensed realtor looking to gain insight from those with far more knowledge and experience than me. What were your first steps after becoming licensed and signing with a broker? I'm curre...
Hi all,I'm currently living in Seattle, WA but am looking to make a move back to my home state, Missouri. I plan to purchase a four-plex and use that as a jumping off point but I am not sure where to go. I want to mov...
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Hello,I have done a few flips, got my real estate license and ventured in to the world of being a landlord, but my ultimate goal would be to work in development, possibly one day doing my own small projects, but I wou...
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I know the question is subjective. Obviously there is a tax savings (deferred) benefit. For those who've gone through the process on a SFR, did you find it worth the extra steps, time involvement, and (maybe) hassles ...
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Living in Los Angeles is daunting as a newb real estate investor. In reading the forums (and consuming YouTube and podcast content), it seems there are a number of investors (new and pro) who have relocated to markets...
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Im hoping folks who have dealt with a large variety of situations might be able to help me out. I'll try to make the story as brief as possible.In the late 60's, my grandpa bought a small hunting cabin in eastern Oreg...
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Is it common place for private lenders to allow for DIY renovations by the borrower? Or do they typically require contractors to do everything like most banks do?